Following the Government’s Budget, Statements of Intent have been published for Government departments and ministries. These documents are effectively three-year strategic plans, annual business plans, and their funding agreements with the Government. The statements come into effect from 1 July, and performance is then measured through annual reports. 2012 statements
Day: June 3, 2012
This week New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, questioned the validity of Whānau Ora funding of $60,000 being allocated to the Rahui Rugby Football and Sports Club in Ōtaki – to study whānau connectedness and community leadership. Mr Peters indicated that this grant did not result in whānau research or
On Sunday an inquiry report on equal employment opportunities in aged-care provision was released by the Human Rights Commission, titled, Caring Counts. Overall the inquiry found there are significant issues relating to low remuneration, difficult working conditions, and marginalisation of workers in this sector. Amongst other items, the report recommends
As advised last week, the second report of the Land and Water Forum was recently released by the Minister of Primary Industries, David Carter, and the Minister for the Environment, Amy Adams. (The report was completed in April and is titled Setting Limits for Water Quality and Quantity: Freshwater Policy